January 22, 2013
First Nation goes to court to halt investment deal with China
The Hupacasath First Nation of British Columbia filed suit to stop a trade deal between Canada and China. The lawsuit says the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Act was...
Tohono O'odham Nation buys 'valuable' real estate in Tucson
The Tohono O'odham Nation has acquired its first piece of property in Tucson, Arizona. The tribe purchased the Plaza Antigua II for $4.2 million, The Arizona Daily Star reported. "It's...
8th Circuit to hear 'Fighting Sioux' nickname suit next month
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments next month in a "Fighting Sioux" lawsuit. Members of the Spirit Lake Dakotah Nation and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe...
Three newcomers win election on council for Tule River Tribe
Members of the Tule River Tribe of California went to the polls on Saturday to vote in a council election. Five seats were open. Three newcomers won election -- Kenneth...
Rosemary Ahtuangaruak: Plan protects Alaska Native culture
"The holiday season has come and gone. Just as many Americans gathered around the dining room table to reflect on the year and share their traditions and customs, my family...
Chumash Tribe holds public meeting to discuss plan for land
The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians in California held a public meeting on Monday to discuss its land plans. The tribe presented nine options for a 1,400-acre property known...
Students at Sisseton-Wahpeton school march in DC parade
Students from the Tiospa Zina Tribal School marched in the inaugural parade for President Barack Obama. The students were part of a delegation from the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate that included veterans....
Strange noises at swamp cause stir on Umatilla Reservation
Members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon are reporting strange sounds coming from a swamp on the reservation. The noises can usually be heard at...
Mark Trahant: Budget lessons from the Indian health system
"The most significant step the United States could take to resolve its budget and demographic imbalance is to press forward with health care reform. The Affordable Care Act, or ObamaCare,...
Native American Women Warriors march in inaugural parade
The Native American Women Warriors marched in the inaugural parade for President Barack Obama on Monday. Mitchelene BigMan, a member of the Crow Tribe, started the group after she retired...
Three from Native Mob gang go on trial as part of large case
Three members of the Native Mob gang are going on trial today as part of a large case involving a total of 25 defendants and 57 charges. Wakinyon Wakan McArthur,...
Native Sun News: Rage Rocc joins Oglala hip-hop movement
The following story was written and reported by Brandon Ecoffey, Native Sun News Staff. All content © Native Sun News. Rage Rocc of Kyle, SD is one of many up...
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